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Increasing Elementary Students’ Reading Literacy through Local Folklore-Based Tutoring Everhard, Everhard Markiano Solissa; Mustamin, Kaso; Yani, Ahmad; Handayani, Tri; Sapulette, Viona
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i2.1589

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The present study investigates the effectiveness of local folklore-based tutoring activities in enhancing elementary students’ reading literacy skills in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative, quasi-experimental design, the research involved two intact classes of fifth-grade primary school students. The experimental group received literacy tutoring utilizing illustrated local folklore books, while the control group followed the conventional curriculum. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess development in reading interest and comprehension. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant difference between the two groups, with the experimental group exhibiting a higher post-test mean (79.74) compared to the control group (68.95), and a gain score of 9.91 versus 1.72, respectively. These findings indicate that integrating local folklore into reading instruction not only increases students' motivation to read but also results in meaningful improvements in literacy outcomes. The results support the adoption of culturally relevant, narrative-based approaches in primary literacy education and underscore the broader role of local wisdom in fostering literacy engagement
Mentoring Elementary School Teachers' Competency Enhancement in Utilizing Digital Platforms and Interactive Content for Kurikulum Merdeka Implementation in Rural Areas Mustamin, Kaso; Karmila, Mila; Sukmayadi, Dodi; Smas, Musa Hefer; Winarko, Triyugo
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i2.1621

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This qualitative research investigates the effectiveness of a mentoring program designed to enhance elementary school teachers' competency in utilizing digital platforms and interactive content for implementing Kurikulum Merdeka in rural Indonesian areas. The study employed a comprehensive mentoring approach focusing on the Platform Merdeka Mengajar and interactive digital content creation to address the digital divide in rural education. Twenty elementary school teachers from remote areas participated in a 12-week structured mentoring program. Data collection utilized in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal significant improvements in teachers' digital literacy, confidence in technology integration, and student engagement levels. Pre-mentoring assessment showed 65% of teachers had low digital literacy, which improved substantially post-intervention with 100% satisfaction rates among participants. Key challenges identified included limited internet connectivity, inadequate hardware, and insufficient technical training, which were addressed through innovative solutions including mobile hotspot sharing, device lending systems, and peer mentoring networks. The study demonstrates that systematic mentoring programs can effectively bridge the digital competency gap among rural teachers, enabling successful Kurikulum Merdeka implementation despite infrastructure limitations. This research contributes to understanding professional development strategies for educational transformation in underserved regions.